Kate Davies KC KC > Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Acting in bet-the-company disputes worldwide, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP’s international arbitration team in London ‘manages to get resoundingly successful outcomes’. Encompassing both commercial and investor-state disputes, the practice’s expertise covers the gamut of arbitration work; it excels in appointing and challenging arbitrators, liaising with arbitral institutions and resolving jurisdiction issues, as well as drafting arbitration agreements, pleading cases, undertaking advocacy at hearings, and enforcing and challenging arbitration awards. Europe international litigation and arbitration group head since July 2023, Kate Davies KC is an international commercial and investment treaty arbitration expert, who is experienced in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Commercial arbitration and investment treaty disputes specialist Daniel Gal KC has particular experience in multi-jurisdictional disputes involving the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Brazil. Bruce Macaulay‘s caseload includes both international arbitration and cross-border litigation. The practice further comprises Devika Khopkar, who has notable experience in investor-state arbitrations and India-related disputes. Promoted to partner in April 2024, Nicholas Adams acts in financial, technology, energy and telecoms-related disputes. David Edwards departed the firm in December 2023, while David Kavanagh KC retired in June 2024.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP routinely acts in investment treaty arbitrations that feature public international law and treaty interpretation issues. It also advises on US, UK and European Union economic sanctions, in relation to Russia, Iran, Syria and Venezuela; and represents states in inter-state matters. Ryan Junck leads the firm’s international white-collar defense and investigations practice; and Europe international litigation and arbitration group leader Kate Davies KC and Daniel Gal KC all act in investment treaty arbitrations. In December 2023, Elizabeth Robertson departed to launch a business crime and investigations firm, while David Kavanagh KC retired in June 2024.

Working with a host of international clients, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is active in multijurisdictional disputes across highly regulated sectors. The team handles litigation related to M&A and commercial contracts, as well as joint venture and shareholder disputes. Kate Davies KC leads the team, while Daniel Gal KC is another key silk within the team. Bruce Macaulay boasts an active cross-border disputes practice, regularly handling multijurisdictional litigation and international arbitration. Nicholas Adams was promoted to partner in April 2024. David Edwards left the firm in December 2023.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP specialises in high value tax disputes of a highly complex, international nature. Transfer pricing and matters relating to state aid are within the team’s scope, which provides full support in litigation and ADR procedures. James Anderson, who leads the firm’s European tax practice, jointly heads the department alongside Kate Davies KC, noted for her skill in arbitration.